1974 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 830 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mitsubishi Minica | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Minica | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 359 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3010 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |